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Bang Bang Chicken Salad

Bang Bang Chicken Salad: Creamy, Spicy Goodness Awaits!

Discover the vibrant flavors of Bang Bang Chicken Salad, a delicious mix of fresh ingredients and bold spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Use good-quality like Duke's or Japanese Kewpie
  • 1/4 cup Tahini Stir well before measuring
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Opt for reduced-sodium versions
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Oil Adjust based on spice preference
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp Add based on desired heat
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Brings acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar Counters spicy and savory flavors
  • 2 cloves Garlic Cloves Freshly minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Finely grated
Salad
  • 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast Rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Mung Bean Sprouts Adds crunch
  • 1 cup Red Cabbage Shredded
  • 2 cups Romaine Hearts Chopped
  • 3 scallions Scallions Sliced on a bias
  • 1 cup English Cucumber Diced, peel optional
  • 1 cup Carrots Cut into ribbons or julienned
Toppings
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Peanuts Use dry-roasted, lightly salted
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds For sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Whisk
  • tongs

Method
 

Prepare the Dressing
  1. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, tahini, soy sauce, chili oil, chili crisp, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, and ginger. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
Assemble the Salad
  1. In a large bowl, gather cooked chicken, mung bean sprouts, red cabbage, romaine hearts, scallions, cucumber, and carrots. Toss until mixed.
Dress the Salad
  1. Retrieve the chilled dressing and stir. Drizzle generously over the salad mix and toss gently until well coated.
Serve
  1. Transfer salad to serving plates and sprinkle with peanuts and sesame seeds. Serve immediately or refrigerate briefly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a flavorful dressing, taste and adjust spice levels before adding to the salad. Prepare dressing a day ahead for enhanced flavor.

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